fēˈtal or foeˈtal adjective

feticīˈdal or foeticiˈdal adjective

fēˈticide or foeˈticide noun

Destruction of a fetus

fetosˈcopy or foetosˈcopy noun

A procedure for viewing the fetus directly, within the uterus, or for taking a sample of fetal blood from the placenta, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdomen into the uterus, for ascertaining any disorder

fetal alcohol syndrome or foetal alcohol syndrome noun

The congenital defects characteristic of babies born to mothers whose intake of alcohol is excessive, including short stature, mental retardation, and pixie-like features